re: Zach Lee is not getting paid. Dodgers file for bankruptcy

Since I'm going to learn something, maybe you can teach me how MLB cannot disallow a contract, except they disallowed a contract.

Thank you, seer of all that is logical.

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who went on to pitch

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TCU into the finals

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STFU

My argument was that MLB was very well aware of the situation and OK'd a deal that was above and beyond that which they would normally "discourage" (in your wiser, more logical use of the word).

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My argument was that MLB was very well aware of the situation and OK'd a deal that was above and beyond that which they would normally "discourage" (in your wiser, more logical use of the word).

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Well you attempted to make your point by saying something completely different.

How do you feel about Harper's contract? Should MLB disallow it after the "precedence" set with that TCU pitcher who took them to the finals after being drafted by the Twins?

So it was the Rangers, not the Twins. Both smaller market teams, with very little television appeal.

I feel like the Dodgers were given special treatment in regards to a kid drafted further back that was given similar money.

You telling me the Rangers don't have a leg to stand on in an argument against MLB on the handling of the Purke situation after what has transpired with the Dodgers and Lee?

There is a huge fricking difference between the first overall picks in the first round, and the last ones in that same round.

What did I say that was completely different? You're the KIA arguing that MLB doesn't have to approve a contract, dumbass. Oh, I forgot, EXCEPT........

Yes, technically, you are correct.

And in US Govt. fashion, MLB did nothing wrong.

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I feel like the Dodgers were given special treatment in regards to a kid drafted further back that was given similar money.

You telling me the Rangers don't have a leg to stand on in an argument against MLB on the handling of the Purke situation after what has transpired with the Dodgers and Lee?

There is a huge fricking difference between the first overall picks in the first round, and the last ones in that same round.

What did I say that was completely different? You're the KIA arguing that MLB doesn't have to approve a contract, dumbass. Oh, I forgot, EXCEPT........

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1. Please tell me where I said MLB doesn't have to approve contracts. I never said that. I said they cannot "disallow" over slot contracts. Every contract must be approved by MLB no matter if it's a draftee, international signee, or a major league free agent.

2. Perhaps you feel like the Dodgers were given special treatment because of your P&G glasses? Have you pondered that?

3. The Rangers would absolutely not have a leg to stand on in an argument against MLB. MLB was writing the checks at the time. There's nothing to discuss there.

4. There is a huge difference between the first and the 32nd pick; and that difference is accounted for in the pick's slot value. What about this do you not understand? Do you think MLB allows (or should allow) a team to go over slot only if it has the top pick? I'm not sure what point you're trying to make.

If it's not your P&G glasses, is your vagina still sore from when the Tigers signed Nick Castellanos for a $3.45 MM deal for a pick with a $777,000 slot?

Or, how about this one. It was the last pick in the first round in 2008! How similar to Lee! Andrew Brackman signed for $3.3 MM and the pick was valued at $945,000. Does that one make you sore still?

Again, take off the P&G Rantard glasses.

And I'm still waiting for your link showing MLB does not allow over slot contracts.

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Why are you telling yourself to STFU? Do you realize the idiocy of your argument, or are you a little schizo?

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I quoted my original comments, which you misread. I mistakenly said Twins, it was Rangers.

I was told by the executive director of Minor League Baseball that it was likely that MLB would step in if Lee's contract negotiations got ridiculous. He used the Purke case as an example. He further went on about the Dodgers precarious financial situation. He said the only way it happens over 3 million is if the Dodgers are given "special" consideration.

Nothing purple and gold about it, except that this individual and myself happen to be Tiger fans and usually travel to away games together.

Of course I'm not here to argue slot payments in general, only as they apply to this particular situation. And, BTW, you got under my skin, prick. I'd definitely like to take out some frustrations non-related to this argument on you sometime.

It amazes me how many football players who pass on LSU or get kicked off the team end up with things not working out. I'm mainly talking about the athletes who want to play at LSU or who have played.

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it's the purple shield!!

so did Jamie Howard